Get Ready To Get Rugged With The Land Rover S1

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For people who are prone to getting in situations that require them to get down and dirty with the world, or just for people who are more careless than usual, possessions and gadgets such as handheld devices need to withstand the punishment that comes with different and active lifestyles. When it comes to situations like these, Sonim Technologies Incorporated have made it their mission to manufacture and design mobile phones that are extremely resistant to the elements. All of their cellular phones have an IP (or International Protection) rating of 54 and above, each digit signifying the level and degree of dust, dirt, and moisture that the particular unit can resist.

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If you are looking for something really hardcore (literally and figuratively), look no further than Sonim's Land Rover S1. This mobile gadget is the first GSM phone with an IP rating of 67. This rating signifies that the Land Rover is totally impervious to dust; no particles can enter this unit if it is closed properly. Additionally, the IP rating's second digit indicates that the mobile device can endure immersion ...
... or submersion in water of up to a meter in depth for half an hour. According to Sonim Tech, this unit is also resistant to physical stress, and will not be damaged when dropped from a height of two meters. Some tests even claim that it could still be used despite a fall from 100 feet high. Extremely low temperatures also don't seem to be a problem for this nifty gadget. Reports have stated that the Land Rover S1 can withstand temperatures as low as 20 degrees below zero centigrade, something that only a handful of commercial mobile phones can claim. Another plus factor that the Sonim phone possesses is its functionality even after being subjected to pressurizing forces of up to 400 kilos. As you can see, this is the epitome of endurance, which makes the Land Rover perfect for the outdoorsman, whether by profession or inclination.

Getting Deeper

As far as durability, endurance of abuse, and general hardiness of a device is concerned, Sonim Technologies' Land Rover S1 shines in its comfort zone. On the other hand, that does not necessarily mean that it cannot perform multiple functions like its more sophisticated or delicate counterparts. The S1 lacks the modern touch screen functionality that newer mobile phones are sporting, which is quite understandable since it would be near impossible to create a cellular unit as hardy as the Land Rover S1 if it had a big, sensitive LED screen in the front lines. Because of its dedication to being functional in extreme environments and conditions, the S1's screen is a mere 1.7 inches, which is a relatively low resolution compared to the current trend in new mobile phones. The somewhat old-fashioned four-directional buttons for navigation could also be a letdown for prospective buyers. However, the mobile unit has a built-in 2.0 megapixel waterproof camera along with a flash device, as well as an expandable memory slot of 2 Gigabytes. The Land Rover S1 supports Bluetooth connectivity as well, aside from its text and voice messaging features. This mobile phone also integrates JAVA technologies to its software, and has WAP access that can be utilized through an inclusive Opera WAP browser.

Sonim Technologies' Land Rover S1 mobile phone is a perfect addition to the Rover's brand of outdoor heavy-duty gear, which also owes to the fact that the mobile device has a GPS installed in it for easy and up to date tracking and mapping functions, and a built-in lighting apparatus for emergencies.
Jerry Smith, the editor of http://www.mobilephoneonly.co.uk. An expert on mobile phone and an observer of UK telecommunication market. He writes reviews on latest mobile phones, and also suggests promotional deals and special offers from mobile phone retailers in UK.